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Acid Reflux: Prescriptions not helping: What works for you?

Posted by seniormiz @seniormiz, Jun 9, 2023

I have acid reflux. The prescriptions I was given are not a big help. The Over the Counter meds are better. I am careful about whurpat I eat and drink, but I still get symptoms. I burp, I belch, I have bad stomach aches, I get light headed. What do you do?

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baguette | @baguette | May 10 7:00pm
In reply to @19281928 "@baguette do you think the Omeprazole had anything to do with your height? I've lost 3..." + (show)
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@baguette do you think the Omeprazole had anything to do with your height? I've lost 3 inches , I've been taking Omeprazole for a while, I try not to take them often anymore due to what you mentioned, it is true they can also cause cancer . I have a hiatal hernia which I think is causing my issues

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@19281928 I am short anyway. I have gone from 5"1' to 5 as I aged. Did omeprazole contribute to that? Maybe. I can't prove that either way. I know it damaged my kidneys because my kidney values improved once I stopped the drug. When I eat properly, I feel better. Right now I am stress eating so I am not feeling as good as I can. But I will get back to my clean diet once my stressors are addressed. At least I am self-aware! I wish you well.

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t98 | @t98 | May 11 4:07am
In reply to @lylii "I take prescription esomeprazole ER every morning, but often that is not enough. I have a..." + (show)
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I take prescription esomeprazole ER every morning, but often that is not enough. I have a hiatal hernia, but my GI does not feel that surgery is warranted. My GI recommended the over the counter antacid called Gaviscon - said it works better because it actually coats you stomach. It does work much better than Maalox or Mylanta. I cannot take Pepto, because it contains an nsaid, which irritates my stomach even more. If you try the Gaviscon, I highly recommend the liquid. I would definitely not take the pills - I chewed two of them the other night and swore never again. They kind of foam up in your mouth and are absolutely ghastly. I can drink the liquid down quickly, followed by some water. Not great, but better than the acid reflux!

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@lylii I suggest you don't follow the gaviscon with water, because that would affect the barrier that the gaviscon is creating (between your stomach and your esophagus). Instead, I suggest you just rinse your mouth, and do a quick gargle in your throat, and spit it out.

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lylii | @lylii | May 11 12:36pm

Thank you! I wondered about that! I will do as you suggest - great advice!

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